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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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